US Warns China-Based Hackers Targeted Federal Agencies

The U.S. government is warning that China-based hackers targeted multiple federal agencies, including the Justice Department and NASA, according to officials. Authorities say they have identified the intrusions and taken steps to shut the hackers down, though the full scope of the breach remains unclear. The warning underscores mounting concerns in Washington over Beijing's aggressive cyber operations against American institutions, a threat national security officials have flagged repeatedly in recent years. Officials did not immediately detail what data, if any, was compromised or how long the hackers had access to government systems. The incident is likely to renew scrutiny of federal cybersecurity defenses and calls for a tougher U.S. posture toward Chinese state-linked hacking campaigns. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.